Director, Community Engagement & Communications

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Director of Community Engagement & Communications will be responsible for the design and implementation of strategic engagement, outreach and communications that helps SRCHC maximize community impact through collective action. The Director will build, support, and maintain relationships with residents, community members, community groups and local businesses to achieve the agency’s mission of healthy communities where everyone belongs. The Director is responsible for the organization’s communications programs, effectively sharing, promoting and conveying SRCHC’s messages both internally and externally, as well as marketing and generating resources for the organization. The ideal candidate will be a skilled facilitator and communicator with a proven track record of collective impact and communications with diverse communities. They will have solid understanding of community organizing, public relations, social justice and stakeholder management. This role requires considerable skill in relationship building, including the ability to develop and foster partnerships, negotiation and conflict resolution, and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents and community groups. Participates as a member of the senior leadership team.

This position is expected to work onsite.

The deadline for applicants is Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
The Hiring Committee – Director, Community Engagement & Communications
South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 3P3

Or by email to:[email protected].

Please enter “Director, Community Engagement & Communications” in the subject line of your email.

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.
SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.